Formerly the Archbishop's Palace (17th and 18th c.). Fine pieces of furniture and considerable collection of French and foreign paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Mantegna (ISth c.) (photo J), Rubens, Rembrandt (17th c.), Boucher (18th c.), Delacroix, Degas (19th c.).
Hotel Gouin (Formerly Hotel Gardette, 16th c.)
Touraine Archeological Museum
25 rue du Commerce - 02.47.66.22.32
Hours:
Closed
The museum is being renovated.
Touraine Archeological Society collection: prehistory, Gallo-Roman and medieval archeology, medieval, Renaissance, 17th and 18th century arts. The most beautiful example of Renaissance domestic architecture in Tours.
History of Tours Workshop
Château Royal de Tours
Ancienne résidence des rois de France
25 Avenue André Malraux - 02.47.64.90.52
Wednesday and Saturday: 2.00-6.00 pm
Open from 1st January to 31 december
Permanent display of the history of the city and temporary exhibitions - Cycle "to live in TOURS", all year round, on request for teachers, students and groups. The organization of guided visits for exhibitions is possible.
Touraine Wine Museum
16 Rue Nationale - 02.47.61.07.93.
Hours: 9.00-12.00 am et 2.00-6.00 pm
0pen everyday except Tuesday
Closed on 1st January, 1st May, 14 July,
1st and 11 november, 25 december
History, guilds, feasts, cenology, wine-growing and making, wine producers, related activities. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes before closing time.
Musée du Compagnonnage
8, Rue Nationale - 02 47 21 62 20
16.06-15.09: 9.00-12.30 am et 2.00-6.00 pm
16.09-15.06: until 12.00, closed on Tuesday
Closed on 1st January, 1st May, 14 July,
1st and 11 november, 25 december
This museum is unique in the world. It contains the masterpieces, tools, illustrated and written records of the Tour de France journeymen since 1840. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes before closing time.
Natural History Museum
3 rue du Président Merville - 02.47.64.13.31
Tues, Fri: 10.00-12.00 am and 2.00-6.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2.00-7.00 pm
Closed on 1st January, 1st May,
14 July and 25 december
Formerly the Tours bailiff's tribunal, 18th century. Museum present the natural history of Touraine. Temporary exhibitions.
Musée du Gemmail
Hôtel Raimbault - Vieux-Tours
7 rue du Mûrier - 02.47.61.01.19
Hours: 2.00-6.30 pm everydays
From Easter to October 15th except Monday
Low season : by reservation for groups
Enamel gem museum and its 12th-century underground chapel.Museum : Exhibition of 70 "Art of Light" gems made by 20th-century glass artists.Visits for groups on appointment all year round.
St Martin Museum
3 rue Rapin - 02.47.64.48.87
Hours: 9.30-12.30 am et 2.00-5.30 pm
Open everydays except Monday, Tuesday
Closed on 1st May , 14 July, and 25 Dec
and from mid-November to mid-March
The main events in the life of St Martin. History of the site and the various buildings erected here since the first tomb was laid.
Military Service Corps Museum
Rue du Plat d'Etain - 02.47.77.33.07
Hours: 2.00-5.30 pm
Open Monday to Friday
from September 1st to July 31st
Closed on 1st January and 25 December
Remains of the Abbey of Beaumont; collections of arms, pennants, uniforms, insignia illustrating the history of the Service Corps since its was formed till our days.
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE TOURS - 78-82 rue Bernard Palissy - BP 4201 - 37042 TOURS Cedex - Tel +33 2 47 70 37 37 Fax +33 2 47 61 14 22
